FJ1300 with a European Twist

[ribbert]

I had to chuckle when, as you poured a fresh 3.35L of fully synthetic down the maw of FJ1300 twisty beast, you quipped: "I've never had any clutch issues that couldn't be fixed with a fresh set of fibers....and stiffer springs..." (paraphrasing)

Haha, I picked up on that too , but I thought better of pointing it out (I have a bit of clutch history here), but seeing as you ........

Noel

[fj1289]

Nicely done Fred!   

[aviationfred]

I am going to do a slight variation. One of the 1986 European paint schemes has really caught my eye, and I am going to reproduce it on the spare body work. I will go with the Satin Black and the Black/Red/Silver graphics.



Fred

This is what I originally decided to do. I have since changed it a bit. I will be using the same graphics set, but the paint will NOT be black.

The first step of the 2nd part of my project. The lower cowling got painted tonight.

Fred

[Alf]

In fact, the paint is not black. Its a very dark blue. Here my friend Edu bike

[giantkiller]

That's exactly what I'm doing to the Turbo bike. Only the next shade of more blue. Same graphics.

[aviationfred]

I played hooky from work today. The weather is forecasted to get wet and cold over the next few days.

Temps today were in the lower 50's and sunny. A nice leisurely 100 mile ride now puts the total mileage close to 200. Everything is running perfectly. No leaks or drips, the oil level has stayed the same. The oil temp stayed at 185*F. By this next weekend the weather will be back in the 50's and a second tank of fuel can be used.


A view of winter in Kansas.

[Harvy]

Is that a Cheshire cat in the tree or am I imagining Fred beaming with pleasure about his "new" FJ.....

Harvy

[aviationfred]

I got some more miles in today. Stopped at one of the aircraft plants for a photo op...

[TexasDave]

Beautiful photo Fred.  Dave

[aviationfred]

I have the main fairing painted and half striped. Mocked up the fairing to see how it looked.

Satin White with European Graphics.....

[X-Ray]

Oohh, I have a stirring in my loins....   

[FJmonkey]

Fred, you need clear turn signal lenses to stealth them out.

[aviationfred]

Fred, you need clear turn signal lenses to stealth them out.

  With the White being the only color of paint, the smoke front lenses, taillight and rear signal lenses a meant to offer some contrast. The clear lenses and clear RPM taillight will stay with the OEM body work.

I still have the spare set of clear front lenses....

Fred

[FJmonkey]

Fred, you need clear turn signal lenses to stealth them out.

  With the White being the only color of paint, the smoke front lenses, taillight and rear signal lenses a meant to offer some contrast. The clear lenses and clear RPM taillight will stay with the OEM body work.

I still have the spare set of clear front lenses....

Fred

Still looks like crap!!! Sure you don't want to swap?

[aviationfred]

For curiosity sake I put a clear lens on... ...sorry Mark, I like the smoke lens better.